//------------------------------// // Chapter 3 // Story: Canterlot Troubles // by R-Dashiefan20 //------------------------------// Just then, a bright flash blinded the both of us. "You two are so adorable!" Pinkie's voice screamed from somewhere in front of us. My eyes cleared after a minute and I saw Pinkie standing there smiling at me with a camera that had a giant flasher on it. "Holy Celestia, Pinkie. Were you trying to blind us?" Dash asked. "No, I just needed the lighting to be right." She said. "Well, maybe go with a less blinding flash next time." I said. "Okie dokie loki." Pinkie replied. "Oh, you guys want to come to Twilight's birthday party?" She asked. "Shit, was that today?" Dash asked. "It starting right now." Pinkie said. "Let's go then. I need to talk to her anyway." I said. "Come on then." Pinkie said as she hopped away. We followed her to a big bakery with pink painted walls. We entered and saw that everyone was already there. They all gasped when they saw Dash and me. Twilight came over. "It's so good to see you smile, Dash." She said as she gave her friend a hug. "Jet. What are you doing here? I thought you were going to be reassigned. Not that I'm not happy to see you." She said. "I'll explain later. Let's just enjoy the party. Happy Birthday, by the way." I said. "Thanks. You guys want some cake?" She asked. "Sure." Dash replied. Pinkie appeared beside us holding two plates with cake on them. The cake was the same purple as Twilight's hair with pink frosting. It tasted like velvet cake. "How y'all doin' now that yer back wit' Dash?" AJ asked. "A lot better AJ, thanks for asking. "Ya' know, she was so broken hearted wit' out y'all around. She couldn't even bring herself to practice any of her stunts for the Wonderbolts." She said. "Well, that won't be a problem now. Because I'm here to stay." I said. "Well, that's good ta hear. I'll talk ta' y'all later." AJ said as she disappeared into the crowd. Rarity came over and hugged both of us. "You know, you two do make a very cute couple, darling." She said. "Thanks, Rarity." I replied. "If you two ever tie the knot, you simply must let me design the wardrobe." She said. "Yea, and let me plan the party!" Pinkie screamed at my left side. "I wouldn't have it any other way. Also, ow! I think I may be deaf in my left ear now." I said. "Sorry." Pinkie said. "That's okay. Just watch the volume next time." I said. "I have the perfect designs already in mind for your wedding day." Rarity said. "Well, don't go getting ahead of yourself Rarity, we may not end up getting married." I said. "Puh-lease. A love as true as what the two of you have. It would be a crime to not get married." Rarity said. "Well, even if we do. I have one rule." Dash said. "What's that, darling?" Rarity asked. "No dresses." Dash said. "But, it's your wedding day. You must wear a dress. Surely you could stand to wear a dress for one evening." Rarity said. Dash looked at me and I just shrugged.